No. 25 Vanderbilt Holds Off Georgia Comeback Attempt, 88-80

Devin McGlockton's double-double helps Commodores fend off Bulldogs' rally

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Devin McGlockton recorded his fourth double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 rebounds as No. 25 Vanderbilt held off a late comeback attempt by Georgia to win 88-80 on Wednesday night. Tyler Tanner also scored 17 points for the Commodores, who led by as many as 20 in the first half before the Bulldogs rallied to tie the game in the second half.

Why it matters

The win helps Vanderbilt, which had lost its previous two games, move into a three-way tie for fifth place in the SEC standings with three games left before the conference tournament. A strong finish could allow the Commodores to clinch a double-bye as the No. 4 seed.

The details

Vanderbilt led by 20 points in the first half but Georgia stormed back to tie the game at 62 midway through the second half. Two free throws by McGlockton with 3:30 left gave the Commodores a two-possession lead, and they held on as the Bulldogs went scoreless from the field over the final 4:24.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
  • Vanderbilt led by 20 points in the first half.

The players

Devin McGlockton

A Vanderbilt forward who recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds.

Tyler Tanner

A Vanderbilt guard who also scored 17 points in the win.

Jeremiah Wilkinson

A Georgia guard who led all scorers with 28 points, including five 3-pointers.

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What’s next

Vanderbilt visits Kentucky on Saturday, while Georgia hosts South Carolina.

The takeaway

Vanderbilt's ability to hold off Georgia's late comeback attempt and secure the victory keeps the Commodores in contention for a top-4 seed in the SEC Tournament, which would give them a valuable double-bye. The game showcased Vanderbilt's balanced scoring attack and resilience in the face of the Bulldogs' second-half surge.